Golden-headed Cisticola

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tamworth_Region
gptkbp:adult_plumage acquired after first molt
gptkbp:aircraft_operated rounded wings
approximately 15-20 cm
gptkbp:behavior often seen in pairs
territorial during breeding season
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
high in suitable habitats
gptkbp:clutch_size 2-5 eggs
gptkbp:color dark gray
striped back
conical beak
pale brown
juveniles are less colorful
golden head and brown body
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Africa
gptkbp:egg_color white with speckles
gptkbp:eye_color dark brown
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cisticolidae
gptkbp:first_flight flitting and short bursts
gptkbp:fledging_period about 12-15 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior ground forager
searching for insects in grass
gptkbp:frequency annual molt
frequent during breeding season
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Cisticola
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:sub-Saharan_Africa
grasslands
tall grass or reeds
open grasslands with some cover
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Golden-headed Cisticola
gptkbp:incubation_period about 12-14 days
gptkbp:length 10-12 cm
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
song and flight displays
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:nesting cup-shaped nests
grasses and plant fibers
on the ground or low shrubs
depends on predator presence
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Zitting_Cisticola
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:soundtrack melodious and varied
gptkbp:species gptkb:Cisticola_exilis
gptkbp:tail_type broad and rounded
notched tail
longer outer tail feathers
gptkbp:territory used to defend territory
varies with habitat quality
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization calls are sharp and clear
varied pitches
gptkbp:weight 8-12 g
gptkbp:wildlife affects population density.